Pridenton

After 10 pride seasons, what has it meant to YOU?

Did you go down the slide at Big Gay Swim Day?
Did you get your first pride flag at Night OUT?
Did you march from the Square to Oak Street in 2017? Have you been collecting all the pint glasses?
Snagged all the raccoon T-shirts from Pan Ector?
Did you volunteer?
Decorate the sidewalk?
Dance to Ursa Minor?

Let’s hear the story!

Fill out the form and upload your video.

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Thank you to Jeronimo Labbamm for sharing your story with us. And Moth Eye Creative for capturing these QTs

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PRIDE IN OUR STORIES!
Our amazing panelists have many stories to share and we’re excited to learn about the origins of these organizations and leaders

Despite the odds and risks, these leaders poured their love into creating community. We will hear origin stories of three Denton-based q***r and trans orgs from Dr. Carmen Cruz, founder of PRIDENTON, Rev. Pam Wat, co-founder of OUTreach Denton, Adrienne Ortega, current Chair of OUTreach Denton, and Dr. Chwee-Lye Chng, original advisor for UNT GLAD.

In collaboration with Equality Texas, this virtual panel discussion will touch on the challenges of building nonprofits and student groups from the ground up, and what the future holds for the next generation.
is required to attend the Zoom webinar on Tuesday, June 23 from 7-8:30pm.

WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️Registration is monitored as best as possible. Like any virtual environment, there is a possibility of disruptors. We will force any inappropriate or disruptive intruders out of the webinar if necessary.
▪️All ages
▪️ASL interpretation will be provided
▪️Session will not be recorded to protect our speakers and attendees
▪️Q&A will occur after the main discussion

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Join us at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio on Saturday June 27th for our DANCE PARTY!

**$10 suggested donation to enter this event—but we won’t turn anyone away for lack of funds!
**Event is 18+ ONLY
**Doors at 7pm; Show at 8pm

8PM—We will have drag and q***rlesque performances accompanied by live music by The Side Chicks! Which of your favorite performers will pick up the mic to sing with the band?

10PM—We will end the night with long-time collaborator DJ
Ursa Minor! Bring your dollar bills to tip Go-Go dancers and performers!

* WHAT TO EXPECT *+
• Live music, DJ, and dancing
• venue is 18+
• Event accessible from the patio entrance.
• Concrete floors inside and outside.
• designated tables and chairs that are priority for disabled members of the community.
• Alcohol will be on the premises. NA and mocktails available.
• Gendered, multi-stall restrooms will be converted to all-use restrooms. Both include wheelchair accessible stalls.
• ASL interpretation provided for speaking portions.
• High sensory elements will be present during the event (loud music, bright stage lights).
• free parking lot available next to the venue. Wheelchair accessible spots with ramps to the sidewalk are available at the front of the venue. Parking lot is entirely gravel. There is some street parking on paved ground on E. Sycamore.
* Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used by PRIDENTON for marketing and publicity publications and on our website and social media. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
Please contact PRIDENTON at [email protected] if you need an accommodation to fully participate in an event due to a disability. Please make the request as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Our favorite DJ is back! Our relationship with big ursa ✨ runs DEEP! Our stories woven into each other and every year feels like a reunion. Happy to have her as part of the fabric of PRIDENTON.

Join us at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio on Saturday June 27th for our DANCE PARTY!

**$10 suggested donation to enter this event—but we won’t turn anyone away for lack of funds!
**Event is 18+ ONLY
**Doors at 7pm; Show at 8pm

8PM—We will have drag and q***rlesque performances accompanied by live music by The Side Chicks! Which of your favorite performers will pick up the mic to sing with the band?

10PM—We will end the night with long-time collaborator DJ
Ursa Minor! Bring your dollar bills to tip Go-Go dancers and performers!

* WHAT TO EXPECT *+
• Live music, DJ, and dancing
• venue is 18+
• Event accessible from the patio entrance.
• Concrete floors inside and outside.
• designated tables and chairs that are priority for disabled members of the community.
• Alcohol will be on the premises. NA and mocktails available.
• Gendered, multi-stall restrooms will be converted to all-use restrooms. Both include wheelchair accessible stalls.
• ASL interpretation provided for speaking portions.
• High sensory elements will be present during the event (loud music, bright stage lights).
• free parking lot available next to the venue. Wheelchair accessible spots with ramps to the sidewalk are available at the front of the venue. Parking lot is entirely gravel. There is some street parking on paved ground on E. Sycamore.
* Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used by PRIDENTON for marketing and publicity publications and on our website and social media. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
Please contact PRIDENTON at [email protected] if you need an accommodation to fully participate in an event due to a disability. Please make the request as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

We’ve counted the ballots and here are the winners:

Best storefront: Miss Angeline's
Trans Joy: SubdaeStudios / Adrien
Creativity: ovaettr art & zine distro 🐈‍⬛🍃
Most on Theme: DSA Denton 🌹 UNT YDSA🌹
People’s Choice: Recycled Books, Records, CDs

A wholehearted “thank you” to our Night OUT Subcommittee, Pride Planning Team, Volunteers, QCC Staff, sponsors, and our vendors. We couldn’t have done it without you all.

Here are a few things to know before you go to Night OUT.
Hopefully, this helps answer a few questions and helps folks plan their evening.

We’d like to thank Alex La Rue Alex Jean for creating an accessibility resource packet focused on pathways, parking, restrooms, and entrances. The full packet can be found on our website or in our bio.

Thanks to everyone who’s been showing us some love this season. And as a “thank you”, we will be giving away (for free!) PRIDENTON flags and the coveted “Local Gay” tote bag to the first 100 people at NIGHT OUT, this Friday June 12th, 6-10pm, at the Quakertown Civic Center.

Fill your bag with other goodies from our wonderful vendors.

See you there!

Big Pride in lil d!

We are excited to have local artist, Anna Galluzzi, back to showcase their joyful work with us. We asked them to re-create the “Lil d” sculpture that once stood outside , the site for our first ever PRIDENTON event back in 2017.

The structure became part of our slogan, the site of our team photos, and inspiration for various artists to decorate the “d” each year.

It is an important part of our story and we were so glad that Anna could be called upon to help make this happen.

Be sure to snag a photo and be sure to tag us— this Friday at Night OUT at the Quakertown Civic Center, 6 to 10 PM.

Last but not least—Part 4!
Join us at Night OUT is this Friday!! This year, we have over 60 LGBTQIA2S+ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ owned/led businesses or organizations joining us. We’re highlighting them all this week—SUPPORT LOCAL G**S!

Show them some love in the comments and be sure to visit their “floats” on Friday, June 12 from 6-10pm at the Quakertown Civic Center. Even better: support them all year ‘round!

We’ve got MORE! MORE! MORE!
Part 3!
Night OUT is this Friday!! This year, we have over 60 LGBTQIA2S+ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ owned/led businesses or organizations joining us. We’re highlighting them all this week—SUPPORT LOCAL G**S!

Show them some love in the comments and be sure to visit their “floats” on Friday, June 12 from 6-10pm at the Quakertown Civic Center. Even better: support them all year ‘round!